Library Executive Council
Minutes of the Meeting - September 21, 2004
Present: K. Hahn, Lowry, Ruschoff, D. Vikor, Williams, and Wilson
Facilitator: Wilson, Scribe: K. Hahn, Timekeeper: Lowry
Topic: L&A for FY 2005
Leader: Williams; Guest: Ray Foster
Outcome: LEC approved allocations proposed for FY05 based on needs provided by directors. L&A funding for 05 will increase by $20,710 for GA positions and by $67,053 for non-GA positions.
Topic: Priorities for Filling Vacant or New Positions
Leader: Williams; Guest: Foster
Outcome: Requests for filling vacant positions were reviewed. Division directors will communicate to their divisions the actions approved by LEC that pertain to their divisions.
Topic: Administrative Review
Leaders: Supervisors of those being reviewed
Outcome: Administrative reviews for Kaske and McElrath are nearing completion. Administrative reviews pending for FY05 and FY06 were reviewed. LEC will revisit the question of which positions should appropriately be subject to administrative review prior to commencing the FY05 reviews in the spring.
Topic: Use of Space in McKeldin
Leader: Lowry
Outcome: There is ongoing campus discussion of the possibility of using space on the 2nd floor of McKeldin to create a cluster of computers with accompanying staff support. If implemented, the current WAM lab would be incorporated into the 2nd floor space and redeployment of the current WAM space would need to be determined. Ideas for the 2nd floor computer cluster include:
- Expanded IT software/hardware capabilities that would allow students to work with media and faculty to develop classroom applications.
- Personnel presence to make this capability meaningful.
- Space for faculty to work in private on the mezzanine level.
- Telecommunications that will make it possible to stream digital media to the site.
- Joint meeting of LFA Advisory Council and LEC
Outcome: Joint meeting will occur on January 7, noon-1 - Reinvention Center Conference
Outcome: Administrative travel approved for T Hahn or a substitute - Travel request for Palinet annual meeting
Outcome: Administrative travel approved for Wray to attend the meeting - 2nd Annual Campus Non-Exempt Talent Show and Networking Session in Support of Non-Exempt Staff
Outcome: LEC endorsed attendance at the talent show (Oct. 21, noon-2 p.m.). Staff can attend using their lunch hour and an hour of work time if staffing of service points are not affected.
Topic: Announcements
- Vikor reported that the formal work on the NEH Hornbake grant has concluded. The appropriate paperwork is making its way through the campus approval process before final submission to NEH by Oct. 1.
- On Sept. 15, Lowry, Vikor, and LAB staff attended a fund-raising Gala in New York City organized by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation. The event honored "giants" of broadcasting, including individuals from entertainment, news, and the corporate side of the industry. Among the honorees in attendance were Marlo Thomas and Mike Wallace.
- Lowry announced he would be in Pittsburgh for the Library Board of Visitors Monday and Tuesday. The Dean's retreat went well.
Topic: Agenda for LEC Meeting on September 28, 2004
- ITO Survey
- Outside Groups’ Use of Rooms
- Projects with OIT
Submitted by Karla Hahn
